Grade Three Information, Research & Technology Skills
As you work on your Biography Project, you should be able to:
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Define the information needed:
Understand the assignment (task).
Follow directions to complete the task.
Create a list of what you know and what you need to know.
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Use, evaluate and extract information: a) Use a dictionary and a thesaurus as an aid to research & writing. b) Take notes from the information in your own words.
c) Create a bibliography of resources used for information.
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Locate information resources:
a)Identify relevant resources.
b)Understand and use the library catalogue
c)Locate books and resources within the library.
d)Use Table of Contents & Indexes to locate information
e)Understand the purpose of informational websites
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Organize and apply information:
Use a graphic organizer for notes.
Write sentences in your own words.
Use technology to present your information.
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Access information within resource
Identify needed facts within non-fiction books and informational websites.
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Evaluate the process and the product:
Review your project and complete a self-evaluation.
Identify some personal goals for future projects.
THE RUBRIC- How do I know I did a good job?
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Points
Organization
My classmates could not understand my presentation because I jumped from topic to topic. I didn’t use the headings or a timeline to help me organize my presentation.
My classmates had a hard time understanding my presentation because I jumped from topic to topic a little bit. I may have mentioned the headings or a timeline to help organize my presentation, but it was still somewhat confusing.
My classmates understood my presentation. I used headings and/or a timeline to help organize my presentation.
It was very easy for my classmates to understand my presentation. My presentation was very organized and easy to follow. It was interesting to listen to.
Content Knowledge
I don’t know very much about my person. I cannot answer questions about subject.
I only know a few things about my person and I can only answer simple questions about his or her life.
I know a lot about my person. I can answer basic questions about his or her life and use examples from his or her life to help explain myself.
I found out interesting facts and extra things in addition to the headings necessary for the project. I can answer lots of different kinds of questions about my person.
Visuals
I didn’t prepare any visuals.
I had visuals (a poster, diorama, portrait or journal) but my presentation didn’t match it very well.
My visuals added to my presentation by helping my classmates see what I was talking about. I pointed to things on/in my visuals during the presentation to help my classmates understand.
My visuals were attractive and well organized. I used them in my presentation to help my classmates see and understand well.
Mechanics
My finished project had four or more spelling or grammatical errors. When I spoke to the class, I made several grammatical errors.
My finished project had three spelling or grammatical errors. When I spoke to the class, I made a few grammatical or pronunciation errors.
My finished project had no more than two spelling or grammatical errors. When I spoke to the class, I only made one or two grammatical or pronunciation errors.
My finished project didn’t have any spelling or grammatical errors. When I spoke to the class, I didn’t make any grammatical or pronunciation errors.
Delivery
I mumbled and spoke too quietly for students in the back of class to hear me. I said several words wrong. It was really hard to understand my presentation.
I mispronounced a few words. It was a bit hard for my classmates to understand some parts of my presentation.
My voice was clear. I pronounced most words correctly. My classmates understood most of my presentation easily.
I used a clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms. My classmates understood my entire presentation easily. I remembered to look up at the audience while I was speaking.
Process
While I did my research, I was not organized. I did not use my time well. I had to be reminded to focus at least once every time we worked on research in class. My notes were very messy.
While I did my research, I had to be reminded to stay focused several times throughout the project. I had a hard time organizing myself. My notes were quite messy.
While I did my research, I stayed reasonably focused. I didn’t need very many reminders to stay on task. I organized my time and my notes pretty well and listened to suggestions on how to work well.
While I did my research, I was very focused. I did not need any reminders to stay on task. I was very organized with my time and I kept my papers neatly organized, as well. My notes were clear and easy for me to follow as I used them to prepare my presentation.
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Grade Three Information, Research & Technology Skills
As you work on your Biography Project, you should be able to:
Define the information needed:
a) Use a dictionary and a thesaurus as an aid to research & writing.
b) Take notes from the information in your own words.
c) Create a bibliography of resources used for information.
Locate information resources:
a)Identify relevant resources.b)Understand and use the library catalogue
c)Locate books and resources within the library.
d)Use Table of Contents & Indexes to locate information
e)Understand the purpose of informational websites
Access information within resource
Identify needed facts within non-fiction books and informational websites.THE RUBRIC- How do I know I did a good job?
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